Eligibility
- Completion of all course requirements from APA or CPA accredited programs will be considered.
- Successful completion of or currently completing an APA accredited or APPIC member pre-doctoral internship.
- Candidates should have well-established clinical interests and experience in pediatric psychology, child psychology, and/or behavioral medicine.
Post Application Requirements
- Personal interview to be completed via in person or Teams/Zoom.
Pre-Hire Requirements
- Successful completion of APA/APPIC internship
- Granted Provisional Licensure status by the Arkansas Psychology Board prior to starting the fellowship
- Pass criminal background checks by the Arkansas State Policy and FBI, including fingerprinting
- Pass pre-employment drug screening
- Must have NPI number before starting the fellowship
- Complete all pre-hire paperwork from UAMS Human Resources within 10 business days of receiving email
- Complete LEND paperwork within 10 business days of receiving email
- Respond to any emails from Co-Directors of Training, UAMS staff, or faculty within three business days
Application Deadlines and Materials
Early Review 12/1/2025
Deadline 4/1/2026
*Deadline: Applications are accepted until filled, with interviews held on a rolling basis. Virtual interviews will be offered.
Start Date: The fellowship begins on September 1st each year. An alternative start date may be arranged with advance notice and agreement from both the training directors and the post-doctoral fellow in cases of unforeseen circumstances. Failure to provide advanced notice may result in the loss of the fellowship.
Applicants must submit the following:
- Letter of intent
- Curriculum Vitae
- verification of graduate training requirements form
- Graduate transcript
- Three letters of recommendation
Please identify the location you wish to be considered for (Little Rock or Northwest Arkansas) and your specific qualifications and interest in our program in your cover letter. Applicants can submit their application materials directly to:
Mayumi Godwin
Fellowship Coordinator
MGodwin2@uams.edu
Interviews
Virtual Interviews conducted via Zoom with on-site visits available after the APPIC Common Hold Date.
Early applicants will be notified by December 15 and later applicants will be notified within 2 weeks of receipt of a completed application if they received an interview. Interviews will start with an overview of the program and then will include individual sessions with current fellows and training faculty. Interviews will be scheduled for four hours with possible follow-up meetings with specific faculty to further discuss training opportunities as needed. Additional information regarding the interview structure will be provided at the time of scheduling.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for Post-doctoral fellows who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state’s only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care.
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